package graphics;

public class Counter {

	// A name for this type of simulation participant
    private String name;
    // How many of this type exist in the simulation.
    private int count;

    /**
     * Provide a name for one of the simulation types.
     * 
     * @param name
     *            A name, e.g. "Fox".
     */
    public Counter(String name) {
        this.name = name;
        count = 0;
    }

    /**
     * @return The short description of this type.
     */
    public String getName() {
        return name;
    }

    /**
     * @return The current count for this type.
     */
    public int getCount() {
        return count;
    }

    /**
     * Increment the current count by one.
     */
    public void increment() {
        count++;
    }

    /**
     * Reset the current count to zero.
     */
    public void reset() {
        count = 0;
    }
}

